Indian Bank marks its 120th Foundation Day with community initiatives, reaffirming commitment to financial inclusion and empowering communities across India.
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Indian Bank celebrates 120th Foundation Day with a series of community initiatives
Indian Bank marks its 120th Foundation Day with community initiatives, reaffirming commitment to financial inclusion and empowering communities across India.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announces ₹75,000 loan waiver for farmers, totaling ₹6,220 crore to support agriculture amid financial challenges.
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TN CM Vijay announces ₹75,000 cooperative bank loan waiver
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announces ₹75,000 loan waiver for farmers, totaling ₹6,220 crore to support agriculture amid financial challenges.
Watch | Inside First Solar’s India bet in Chennai: Sujoy Ghosh on the future of solar
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Inside First Solar’s India bet in Chennai: Sujoy Ghosh on the future of solar
Discover First Solar's ₹5,700 crore investment in India as Sujoy Ghosh discusses solar technology, market growth, and manufacturing challenges.
Forex | RBI’s FCNR(B) scheme has attracted over $52 billion, boosting rupee support, but high global rates and crude oil risks limit currency appreciation.
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FCNR(B) inflows stabilise rupee but fail to trigger 2013-style rally
RBI’s FCNR(B) scheme has attracted over $52 billion, boosting rupee support, but high global rates and crude oil risks limit currency appreciation.
Watch | Greenshift: India’s 42.79% renewable power milestone and the grid challenge
In this episode of Greenshift, businessline’s Consulting Editor M Ramesh explains why the intermittent nature of renewable energy can create challenges for frequency, voltage and power-flow stability.
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In this episode of Greenshift, businessline’s Consulting Editor M Ramesh explains why the intermittent nature of renewable energy can create challenges for frequency, voltage and power-flow stability.
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News | India's MoD leases two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, enhancing the Navy's maritime surveillance capabilities.
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MoD inks pact with General Atomics to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian unmanned aircraft
India's MoD leases two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, enhancing Navy's maritime surveillance capabilities.
Agri Business | Rice exporters urge India's Commerce Minister Goyal to address China's GMO allegations and restore suspended registrations for affected companies.
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Rice exporters seek Goyal’s intervention on China’s allegation of GMO presence in shipments
Rice exporters urge India's Commerce Minister Goyal to address China's GMO allegations and restore suspended registrations for affected companies.
Gold & Silver | Gold ETFs see sustained positive inflows for four weeks, driven by prices near $4,400/ounce amid ongoing investor interest.
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Positive inflows into gold ETFs continue for the 4th week in a row
Gold ETFs see sustained positive inflows for four weeks, driven by prices near $4,400/ounce amid ongoing investor interest.
Companies | BGauss identifies Tamil Nadu as a crucial market for electric two-wheelers, driven by strong automotive support and growing adoption.
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BGauss sees Tamil Nadu emerging as key market for electric two-wheelers
BGauss identifies Tamil Nadu as a crucial market for electric two-wheelers, driven by strong automotive support and growing adoption.
Money & Banking | Sunil Mittal steps down as Airtel Payments Bank Chairman; Shabnam Sinha to succeed him starting October 1, 2026.
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Sunil Mittal steps down as Airtel Payments Bank chief; Shabnam Sinha to succeed
Sunil Mittal steps down as Airtel Payments Bank Chairman; Shabnam Sinha to succeed him starting October 1, 2026.
Real Estate | The Supreme Court will hear NBCC’s plea seeking exemption from RERA provisions to complete 16 stalled Supertech housing projects across four States.
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Supreme Court to hear NBCC plea seeking RERA exemption for Supertech projects
The Supreme Court will hear NBCC’s plea seeking exemption from RERA provisions to complete 16 stalled Supertech housing projects across four States.
News | NTA plans to hire 10 top professionals to enhance exam security and address UGC-NET paper errors after recent reviews.
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NTA to hire 10 top-level professionals after UGC-NET paper errors
NTA plans to hire 10 top professionals to enhance exam security and address UGC-NET paper errors after recent reviews.
Info-tech | AI's role in firing decisions raises ethical concerns; experts emphasise it should support, not replace, human judgement in HR.
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When AI becomes the boss: Firing decision raises questions over workplace AI
AI's role in firing decisions raises ethical concerns; experts emphasize it should support, not replace, human judgment in HR.
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, UltraTech Cement, said risks to India’s GDP growth have elevated in FY27 on account of higher energy prices and trade disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.
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Rising energy cost poses a risk to economic growth, says Birla
Birla warns that rising energy costs may challenge India's economic growth in FY27, despite projected cement demand increase.
News | The Union government approves 31 ECMS projects worth ₹7,877 crore, enhancing domestic electronics manufacturing across 10 states.
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ECMS expanded with nod for31 projects at ₹7,877 crore outlay
The Union government approves 31 ECMS projects worth ₹7,877 crore, enhancing domestic electronics manufacturing across 10 states.
Agri Business | India faces a growing rainfall deficit due to a strengthening El Niño, with monsoon conditions expected to worsen through September.
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El Nino seen deepening India’s rainfall deficit through Sept
India faces a growing rainfall deficit due to a strengthening El Niño, with monsoon conditions expected to worsen through September.
Markets | NSE and BSE introduce shorter-tenor SLB contracts to enhance participation and liquidity in the new closing auction mechanism.
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Shorter-tenor SLB contracts may boost closing auction participation
NSE and BSE introduce shorter-tenor SLB contracts to enhance participation and liquidity in the new closing auction mechanism.
Markets | Resilient Asset Management plans to sell up to a 5% stake in Paytm for ₹4,895 crore through a block deal.
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Resilient Asset Management to sell up to 5% stake in Paytm via block deal worth up to ₹4,895 crore
Resilient Asset Management plans to sell up to 5% stake in Paytm for ₹4,895 crore through a block deal.
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